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Council reviews 30% design for Camarillo train-station undercrossing; asks staff to return at 60%
Summary
Staff presented a 30% design for a pedestrian undercrossing at the Camarillo Train Station funded primarily with state grants; council directed staff to proceed and asked for a return at the 60% design milestone, with continued coordination on maintenance agreements and security features.
Staff presented the 30% design for a proposed undercrossing beneath the Union Pacific tracks at the Camarillo Metrolink station. The purpose is to provide a direct east–west pedestrian route between platforms and improve accessibility.
Design highlights: The current design replaces earlier quarter-turn ramps with a straightened staircase and wider top landings to increase natural light and sight lines. The undercrossing length is roughly 47 feet end to end; the design includes textured wall treatments and lighting to deter graffiti, bollards to prevent vehicle access at the tunnel entrances, and optional entrance gates to close the undercrossing at night. Staff also discussed possible live-feed monitors above entries to show camera views of the undercrossing, and security-camera and lighting plans to increase visibility.
Funding and schedule: The project is supported by more than $16 million in grant funds and a city contribution of about $910,000; staff estimated a total project cost just over $17 million. County and VCTC coordination is under way. The county had obtained a 12‑month extension for grant obligation from 06/30/2025 to 06/30/2026; staff said construction is anticipated to begin in spring 2027, pending design progress and Union Pacific approvals.
Council guidance and next steps: Council members asked the sheriff’s office be involved (staff reported an initial meeting with sheriff’s representatives had taken place) and stressed sightlines and camera coverage. Council directed staff to continue with the design, coordinate on a maintenance agreement with VCTC, and return with the 60% design for formal review. No final construction contract was authorized at the meeting.
Ending note: Staff noted Union Pacific review and FAA or other approvals may be required and said the maintenance agreement with VCTC is under review by city staff.
